Overview
- On Tuesday Romelu Lukaku spoke to Belgian broadcaster RTBF to rebut weeks of transfer stories and media coverage about his absence from Napoli.
- He said an MRI after the March international break showed a muscle overload and that he stayed in Belgium for treatment while telling Napoli he would return when fit.
- Lukaku denied asking to be sold, confirmed he has one year left on his Napoli contract and said he intends to honour that deal rather than leave this summer.
- He described his relationship with the club and with Antonio Conte as calm, said he apologised to Conte and that both sides understand why he sought treatment in Belgium.
- Lukaku reported improving fitness, cited a 35.5 km/h speed test but acknowledged a lack of match minutes, said he is focused on the World Cup and ruled out a move to Anderlecht this summer while Napoli finalises coaching and squad plans.